Province of Padua

Parks and gardens in Province of Padua

This selection highlights diverse green spaces across the province of Padova, ranging from the historic English-style gardens of Villa Gallarati-Scotti and Villa Wollemborg to the rare lowland swamp ecosystem of Parco Palude di Onara. It includes riparian landscapes like Oasi del Maglio along the Brenta River and cultivated villa parks such as Villa Bembiana, once home to Pietro Bembo. These locations showcase a blend of botanical heritage, Venetian villa history, and protected natural habitats unique to the Veneto region.

Parks and Gardens — Map

A

Parco Palude di Onara

Protected natural area featuring a rare lowland swamp ecosystem and thermal springs. It preserves a historical landscape linked to the medieval Ezzelini family.

B

Villa Gallarati-Scotti

English-style romantic garden featuring a lake and centennial trees, surrounding a historic villa in Fontaniva.

C

Bosco di Sant'Angelo

Replanted lowland forest area providing a habitat for local flora and fauna.

D

Parco di Villa Pisani Barbariga

Historic garden surrounding a Venetian villa in the southern part of the province.

E

Parco della Libertà

Urban green space in Limena featuring walking paths.

F

Prato Wollemborg

Historical grounds designed by renowned architect Giuseppe Jappelli as part of the Villa Wollemborg estate.

G

Parco Villa Bembiana

Grounds of a 16th-century villa that served as the residence of humanist scholar and cardinal Pietro Bembo.

H

Parco Melchiorre Cesarotti

Landscape grounds surrounding the former home of 18th-century poet and translator Melchiorre Cesarotti.

I

Parco dei Mille

Park

J

Parco Comunale

Park

K

Parco dei Giaciniti

Park

L

Piazza Don Rino Brasola

Public square and community meeting point.

M

Pesavento

Park

N

Robert Baden Powell

Green area in Limena named after the founder of the scouting movement.

O

Renato Otello Pighin

Central public square in Pozzonovo.

P

Giacomo Matteotti

Main town square in Pozzonovo.

Q

Parco Nuvolari

Park

R

Parco di Villa Borromeo

Garden of a 16th-century villa featuring historical architectural elements.

S

Oasi del maglio

Natural oasis along the Brenta River focused on environmental conservation and riverbank biodiversity.

T

Parco Brenta Viva

Ecological park situated along the banks of the Brenta River.

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